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ICONOGRAPHY: the Art of Brandy Saturley

Brandy Saturley is a Canadian artist known for her vibrant and captivating paintings that capture the spirit of Canadian culture and identity. With a unique style that blends realism and abstraction, Saturley’s work explores the landscapes, people, and icons of Canada. From the rugged beauty of her west coast home, she creates her own ‘iconography’ informed by her travels across Canada and beyond. In this blog, we will delve into the life and art of Brandy Saturley, exploring her creative process, inspirations, and the themes that underpin her work. We will also share news about new paintings, upcoming art shows and travels in Art. Join us as we discover the world of one of Canada’s most exciting and innovative contemporary artists.

photograph of Canadian artist Brandy Saturley in her painting studio in 2020

What is a self-representing Artist?

What is a self representing Artist? one with an entrepreneur attitude. In the world of art, there are essentially two kinds of Artists; self-representing and gallery or dealer represented. So what is a self-representing artist? Quite simply,…

detail view of Remembrance Day painting by Brandy Saturley

Remembrance Day Painting 2020

Making a Remembrance Day Painting in The Pandemic Year Talking about making a Remembrance Day Painting, and looking at the artist process behind making a painting in 2020. In Canada, red poppies seem to conjure thoughts and feelings about…

painting of woman in red coat with backbone by Brandy Saturley

Quebec loves Brandy Saturley

Corporate Art Collections

Collected in Mont-Royal: Quebec Loves Paintings by Brandy Saturley For a Canadian Artist, finding an audience among the numerous traditional landscape painters in Canada, is daunting. Quebec collectors love paintings by Brandy Saturley, where…

film about Canadian artist Brandy Saturely the Iconic Canuck

Becoming An Artist

Becoming An Artist - Talking Art, Passion and Hockey When does someone become an Artist? What drives the creation of a painting? How many hours are spent making Art? People are attracted to passion, and those who pursue their passions relentlessly,…

sand lines on chestrman beach

Tofino Is a Place for Artists

A truly West Coast experience, Tofino is a place for Artists. When I break from the studio, I do so in search of adventure, and connection with nature. When I am looking to immerse myself in a truly west coast experience, the most ideal…

Canadian Artist Brandy Saturley in her studio with landscape paintings

Prairie Landscape Paintings

When the road delivers a story: prairie landscape paintings. The road to Art is always ‘fluid’ and the nice thing about this job is it lends itself well to periods of isolation, it is a requirement! But I am used to getting out of the studio…

The Creative Process

I am living in a constant state of awareness; the creative process. I live in a constant state of 'buzz' and my brain is always working. For me a road trip, a hike or a walk out to my garden, produces endless hours of thought, inception of…

Canadian Artist Brandy Saturley

The Work of Art Begins

Collaboration, Inspiration

Creating a great work of art, begins long before the physical act of painting. Artwork is defined as the production of artistic work, such as painting or sculpture, but the work of art begins long before the physical production of making the…

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13 Years Making Art

The Year in Art

13 Years Making Art as a Professional Canadian Artist. It is true that in some cultures, the number 13 is lucky. Last year I entered my 13th year of making Art and working as a professional Canadian Artist, full-time. July 1st every year, which…

Brandy Saturley Gallery Canadian Paintings

Symbolically Yours From Canada

Symbolically Yours From Canada - through the eyes of a Canadian Artist I began life on an island on the western-most point in Canada, like a puzzle piece that was never placed in the final map of Canada. As a consequence, my preoccupation…

painting by Brandy Saturley

Artist and Intuition

"What I capture in spite of myself, interests me more than my own ideas." The Artist and Intuition. I have been thinking a lot lately about being and artist and intuition, and how I have become more aware of how much I access the subliminal…

A Canadian Portrait Project

A Canadian Portrait Project: The People of Canada Gallery is now open! The Official Gallery of the People of Canada, A Canadian Portrait Project. Hundreds of photos, dozens of stories, 20 final portraits. You are invited to join us at the inaugural…

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